Welcome

Welcome to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Social Studies page!! This site is where you will find instructional resources, unit planning documents, professional development and technology support. As we look forward to teaching and learning in this time of blended learning, we hope that you will find what you need to create excellent learning experiences for your students.

Mission

To create critical thinking, globally aware students who possess the intellectual skills, civic values, and content knowledge to fully participate and lead in a democratic and increasingly interconnected international community.

Vision

We believe:

All students have the right to a well-rounded education that includes intentional Social Studies Instruction.
Exposure to Social Studies content and skills provides students with the opportunity to develop literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to function and thrive in today’s world.
Social Studies provides the opportunity for students to see the world through perspectives that are often underrepresented.
Social Studies provides a window to the world that students in our school community may not have access to visit in person.
All students should enjoy Social Studies instruction that is:
- Meaningful and connected to both standards and students’ strengths, needs and interested
- Integrated and tied to concepts and standards
- Values-Based in order to grow civic participation
- Challenging and encourage students’ inquiry
- Active and Engaging (Intellectual discourse and Problem-Solving)